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Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Vu Quang Minh (second, right) visits the victims (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has instructed the State Committee on Overseas Vietnamese Affairs and the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia to continue coordinating with competent and relevant agencies to help Vietnamese-Cambodian people affected by the recent fire in Cambodia overcome the consequences of the blaze and stabilise their lives. The Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson, Le Thi Thu Hang, made the remarks while answering reporters’ queries regarding the victims’ situation at the ministry’s regular press conference in Hanoi on July 19. According to the embassy, the fire began at 3:30am on July 10 in Phnom Penh, completely destroying 56 houses and the assets of 70 Cambodian families of Vietnamese origin and another 10 Khmer families, she said. Following the incident, the embassy dispatched officials to the site to supervise the situation, … [Read more...] about Vietnamese victims of Phnom Penh fire receive support

Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front’s HCM City chapter speaks to people affected by the blaze in Russey Keo, Phnom Penh on July 10. (Photo: VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) – On July 13, financial aid and relief supplies from Vietnamese State agencies continued to reach those Cambodian and Vietnamese-Cambodian families recently affected by the blaze in Phnom Penh. Representatives from the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) chapter in Ho Chi Minh City visited the victims and provided 15 million VND (nearly 650 USD) to each household, while those from the HCM City Women’s Union donated a total of 50 million VND to the victims (2,163 USD). Those affected also received relief supplies, including rice, instant noodles, and other necessities from several other organisations and donors. On hearing the awful news, the hearts of Vietnamese people went out to those severely hit by the fire, said Nguyen Thanh Trung, Vice Chairman of the VFF’s HCM City chapter, during the … [Read more...] about More relief sent to victims of Phnom Penh fire

President of the Việt Nam Fatherland Front Central Committee Trần Thanh Mẫn sent his sympathies yesterday to the Khmer-Việt Nam Association in Cambodia and Vietnamese people living in the country over losses caused by a fire in Phnom Penh on Tuesday.– VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI – President of the Việt Nam Fatherland Front Central Committee (VFFCC) Trần Thanh Mẫn sent his sympathies yesterday to the Khmer-Việt Nam Association in Cambodia and Vietnamese people living in the country over losses caused by a fire in Phnom Penh on Tuesday. The fire began at 3.30am in Russey Keo District, completely destroying tens of households, most of which belonged to Vietnamese-Cambodian people. On behalf of the VFFCC Standing Board, Mẫn offered his deepest sympathies to the Vietnamese and Cambodian families affected by the fire. To help victims recover, the VFFCC, through the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia, … [Read more...] about Sympathies sent to Vietnamese victims of Phnom Penh fire

The site of the fire in Russey Keo district of Phnom Penh on July 10 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee (VFFCC) Tran Thanh Man sent his sympathies on July 11 to the Khmer-Vietnam Association in Cambodia and Vietnamese people in the country on the losses due to a fire in Russey Keo district of Phnom Penh one day earlier. The fire began at 3:30am on July 10 in Russey Keo district, completely destroying the houses and assets of tens of households, most of whom are Vietnamese-Cambodian people. In his message, on behalf of the VFFCC Standing Board, Man offered their deepest sympathies to the Vietnamese and Cambodian families affected by the fire. To help victims recover from the fire’s consequences, the VFFCC, through the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia, will support each of the 70 families with houses completely destroyed with 20 million VND (over 870 USD), he noted. He also expressed his hope that the … [Read more...] about Sympathies sent to Vietnamese victims in Phnom Penh fire

The scene of the fire in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Photo courtesy of Community Department at the Việt Nam Embassy in Cambodia.Viet Nam News PHNOM PENH — A fire broke out at dawn and quickly ripped through 59 Việt households in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Tuesday, reported Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) online newspaper. As many as 69 houses in Russey Keo District in Phnom Penh were burned to the ground after a fire broke out at around 3am this morning. 59 of the homes were owned by Vietnamese nationals, according to Châu Văn Chi, President of the Việt Nam—Cambodia Association (VCA). Vũ Quang Minh, Việt Nam Ambassador in Cambodia, told Tuổi Trẻ that officers from the Việt Nam embassy and members of the Khmer—Việt Association (KVA) quickly arrived at the scene to cooperate with Cambodian police and trace the source of the blaze. The cause of the fire was identified as an electrical … [Read more...] about 59 Việt households destroyed by blaze in Phnom Penh

At the fire site (Source: VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) – Representatives from the Vietnamese Embassy, the Khmer-Vietnamese Association and Vietnamese businesses in Cambodia on July 10 afternoon visited Vietnamese families in Phnom Penh affected by the blaze which took place early morning the same day. Ambassador Vu Quang Minh thanked local authorities and the Cambodia Red Cross Society for their timely support to the victims, and pledged that the embassy and relevant units will continue to mobilise assistance for them. The fire began at 3.30am on July 10 in Russey Keo district, Phnom Penh, destroying 59 houses and assets of 67 households, including 58 households of Vietnamese Cambodian people. The initial conclusion shows that the fire was caused by an electrical fault. Firefighters used 32 fire engines, but the road was so small and the houses were made of wood so that the fire trucks found it hard to battle the fire. Following the incident, the Vietnamese Embassy and the … [Read more...] about Expats affected by Phnom Penh fire receive support

During his talks with Phnom Penh Governor Khuong Sreng in HCM City on March 12, Phong said the Vietnamese southern metropolis will enhance its cooperation with Phnom Penh in education-training, health care, trade promotion and investment attraction. For his part, Khuong Sreng said environmental pollution, urban waste and the rapid increase of private transport means are major challenges facing Phnom Penh during the process of urban development. Mentioning the Cho Ray-Phnom Penh Hospital, the official noted that the Phnom Penh authority stands ready to create the best possible conditions for HCM City investors to handle their problems, including how to improve the efficiency of the hospital, which is regarded as a symbol of cooperation and friendship between the two localities. At the talks, representatives from departments and agencies of HCM City and Phnom Penh discussed issues relating to transport management, waste treatment, urban planning and investment attraction. Over the past … [Read more...] about HCM City, Phnom Penh seek stronger cooperation

Mekong-Lancang Meeting takes place on January 10, 2017 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia (Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA) The meeting, themed “Our River of Peace and Sustainable Development”, took place on Wednesday in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Leaders reaffirmed their goal of building a Mekong-Lancang region of peace, stability, sustainable development, and prosperity. They reached a consensus that the MLC should contribute more to promoting regional socio-economic development, narrowing the development gap between member states, and supporting the building of the ASEAN Community. They urged the MLC to coordinate with development programs and plans like the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity (MPAC), the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (IAI), and regional connection initiatives. The leaders adopted the Phnom Penh statement and the 5-year action plan with measures to realize cooperation in 3 areas: security and politics; economy and sustainable development; and society, … [Read more...] about Mekong-Lancang Meeting releases Phnom Penh Declaration

During a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Phnom Penh on January 10 on the occasion of his trip to attend the second Mekong – Lancang Cooperation Leaders’ Meeting, PM Phuc asked both sides to facilitate high-level visits, direct ministries, agencies and localities to realise agreements and common perceptions reached by leaders. He suggested further strengthening economic trust, boosting two-way trade towards more balanced and healthy growth by facilitating Vietnamese agro-forestry-fisheries products’ entry into China. The Vietnamese leader also called for attention to effectively conducting Chinese-funded projects, and reinforcing win-win collaboration in agriculture, environment, climate change response, science-technology, finance and transport. On the occasion, he invited the Chinese Premier to visit Vietnam to attend the sixth Summit of the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) slated for March 29-31. On issues at sea, he said that both … [Read more...] about PM meets Chinese counterpart in Phnom Penh